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Top 10 recipes for 2024
Which recipes have our readers been searching for in 2024? We've uncovered our 2024 fan favourties.
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The ultimate guide to the low n slow Christmas ham
Are you planning to cook your Christmas ham over fire? Here's everything you need to make it a success
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Which ham is right for your Christmas dinner
Get to know your champagne from your COB, what to look for in the store and the size that's right for your party.
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A Perfect Pairing: Matching Pork with Beer
Bring a new edge to your next dinner party with the ultimate beer matching menu
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Spook-tacular Halloween Party Snacks: Five Easy Recipes
It's Halloween! And we've got you covered for all the best party snacks!
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How to Clean Your Barbecue After Winter: A Step-by-Step Guide
As the evenings get lighter and the BBQ beckons, we've got your guide to getting your BBQ summer ready
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Cooking for Beginners: The Basics of Prepping Pork
Are you new to pork cooking? We've put together the ultimate list of basics to master.
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What to Swap Those Winter Veges For
Knowing which ingredients are going out of season and what to swap them for is key to keeping meal prices down and interest in dinner up
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A Guide to Making the Perfect Pork Stir Fry
Stir fries are a fantastic way to make a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.
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Why choose NZ pork for your next curry
Pork might be your first thought when it comes to curry. But it should be!
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Where to find NZ's best bacon and ham
Finding the best bacon and ham near you just got easier with judging complete for the 2024 100% NZ Bacon and Ham Awards
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Create the ultimate toastie
What makes a good toastie? It's an artform and one we're working on perfecting
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The secret to crispy crackling
Getting crispy crackle just right doesn't have to keep cooks up at night. Here's our top tips.
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Recreate hāngī at home
If a traditional hangi isn't an option this Matariki,, give one of these home cooked versions a try.
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Vote for your favourite NZ bacon and ham
Help us find New Zealand's best bacon and ham producers with this year's People's Choice Award
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Roast pork in 30 minutes
Yes, it is possible to have roast pork midweek! Let us show you how
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Give dinner prices the chop
The humble pork chop is the perfect cut to get a cost effective and delicious dinner on the table
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Making meals more affordable with NZ pork
NZ pork can make some of the most affordable dinners around. Here's some of our favourite ways to pinch pennies with pork
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Stir fry in half an hour
Here's five of our favourite stir fries to mix up that standard chicken and packet sauce and all will be ready in 30 minutes or less!
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Seven steps to the ultimate taco bar
Tacos are a family favourite. Check out what we think makes the ultimate taco. The test is fitting it in your mouth!
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Pantry staple swaps for tricky ingredients
Love the look of a recipe, but don't have the right ingredients in the pantry? Never fear, we've got your substitutes covered
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Summer Salad perfection
Take your salad game from mediocre to magic
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Revamp that basic beef burger
Everyone loves a burger - here's the steps to perfecting the burger building art
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Say goodbye to dry chicken kebabs
When it comes to midweek barbecues, pork is too often forgotten... until now
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Barbecue pork to perfection this summer
As barbecue season heats up, don’t forget NZ pork.
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Top 10 recipes of 2023
If you're in need of dinner inspiration, look no further than our Top 10 recipes of 2023
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Quick dinners for the festive season
With Christmas parties changing up your normal weekday, we've got quick dinner ideas sorted
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Take a second look at your Christmas ham
Do you know where your ham is coming from? We're breaking down the best way to know you're getting New Zealand ham
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Perfecting the art of the sauté
By mastering the sauté you'll bring a new depth of flavour to your pork dishes.
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New Zealand scientists identify the secret to great tasting pork
Aroma, flavour, tenderness and juiciness are the key to delicious pork.
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Top tips for keeping up healthy habits during exam season
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How to be the host with the most at breakfast
Here's our top tips for hosting breakfast rugby viewing parties.
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Roasting in warmer weather
The arrival of warmer weather doesn't mean you need to do away with your favourite roast pork.
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Spring has sprung!
Spring is here and it's time to change up the recipes for the new season!
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Are you getting enough iron?
World Iron Awareness Week is shining a light on the importance of iron in our diets
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New Zealand's best bacon and ham
It's official, the judging is complete and New Zealand's best bacon and ham have been identified
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Creating a Matariki Feast
Matariki is a new celebration for many and we're delving into the role food plays in this special day.
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Pork curries around the world
No matter where in the world you find yourself, you can be fairly sure there will be a pork curry nearby.
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Seven hacks to make slow cooking even easier
We've got all the tips to make sure you're getting the most from your slow cooker this Winter.
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Three reasons to eat seasonally this Winter
Winter is officially here, so now is a good time to think about what vegetables are coming into season
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6+2+2 = Perfect Pan Fried Pork
There’s nothing more satisfying than a fast dinner that you can rely on. Those moments call for the fry pan and 6+2+2.
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Perfect the Friday Night in with Fakeaways
Make your Friday night in even more enjoyable by recreating your favourite pork takeaways at home.
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The renaissance of low and slow barbecue
Low and slow, ‘American’ style barbecue has become an infatuation for many a Kiwi cook and New Zealand pork is a match made in heaven. If you’re looking to dive into this new hobby, here are our top tips to get started.
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Wining and dining with New Zealand pork
Wine matching can be daunting. But never fear, if you’re looking to impress, we’ve got the pointers you need for a wine and New Zealand pork matched extravaganza!
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Smart grocery shopping – 6 tips to make your money go further
With the rising cost of living, it’s time to start adopting some smart shopping practices to make your pay check go further.
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Your simple guide to cooking New Zealand pork
A simple guide on some of the most popular cuts you’ll find in your supermarket or butcher shop and tips on how to cook them to perfection.
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Cooking for one – 6 tips to help you stay inspired in the kitchen and create quick, delicious meals
Top six tips to reinvigorate your kitchen mojo and create quick, delicious meals for one!
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Gluten-free sides and pork recipes fit for summer
The summer months are perfect for throwing a New Zealand pork chop or steak on the barbecue. Here's some sides and recipe ideas if you are on a gluten-free diet.
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Batch cooking tips for beginners, plus 4 freezer friendly meals
Whether your goal is organisation for the new year, or if you’re feeling the pinch with the cost of living - batch cooking is something you need in your life!
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Top 10 recipes of 2022
Our top 10 recipes of 2022 are now unveiled. How do these compare to 2021? Read on to find out!
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Recipe ideas and inspiration for leftover ham
Here’s some creative breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner ideas for leftover ham this festive season.
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6 tips for storing and making the most of your NZ Christmas ham
Top tips for storing your NZ ham this festive season to ensure it stays fresh, retains its flavour and is safe to eat.
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Christmas food you can prepare in advance (yes from now!)
With less than four weeks out from the big day, and if you’re amped to get your food sorted there are definitely some things you can prepare in advance. Here’s some ideas for the main event and savoury side of things.
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4 simple marinades for New Zealand pork using pantry staples
A pork chop or steak tastes great simply seasoned with salt and pepper, but they also lend themselves to all kinds of marinades, making them a versatile pick of meat for any cuisine.
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Cooking with kids – 5 porky recipes to make with your kids
Get the kids cooking in the kitchen with these 5 recipes.
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Throw another pork on the barbie!
Plenty of New Zealand pork cuts are ideal for grilling in the garden so refill the gas bottle and try a few these out…
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Affordable veges to pair with your pork
Check our some of the most affordable vegetables right now - along with ideas on how you can pair them beautifully with New Zealand pork.
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6 air frying tips for beginners
If you’re not on the air frying bandwagon yet or are new to the party, these are just the tips you need to get you started!
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5 pork mince recipes to make tonight
We love mince. It’s easily the most versatile protein - from meatballs to noodles, to the ever-faithful lasagne. You simply can’t go wrong, and this is why mince is a true family favourite!
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Get into iron-rich foods to boost your energy levels!
Feeling tired, sluggish or low on energy? You might be lacking in iron. That’s why it’s important to ensure you enjoy plenty of iron-rich foods
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5 of the best pairings with roast pork
What’s the perfect match to a New Zealand roast pork? Check out 5 of the best pork sides here.
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Announcing New Zealand’s best bacon and ham!
Who makes the best bacon and ham in New Zealand? Check out the results from the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards 2022.
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Behind the scenes at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards
Judging took place this week for the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards, and here’s a sneak peak at what went on behind the scenes!
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7 tips for cooking the perfect pork roast
Achieve the perfect roast pork with these top 7 tips from our porky followers.
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5 tips to slow cooking pork to perfection, and 4 easy pulled pork recipes we know you'll love!
Here's 5 simple tips to help you get the most out of your slow cooker, and ensure your pork comes out succulent and cooked to perfection.
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4 quick, easy and tasty midweek dinners the whole family will love
Weekday Wonders with New Zealand pork – quick, easy and tasty recipes specifically designed to get you through the midweek madness.
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100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards are back
We are pleased to announce that the 100% New Zealand Bacon & Ham Awards are coming back and NZPork are once again sponsoring!
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7 family friendly dinners to please everyone
These recipes have been road tested on the fussiest customers (aka children) and are ready in under 30 minutes. What else could you ask for?
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5 reasons to get New Zealand pork on your family’s fork
When you’re feeding a family and fighting the weekday rush you need something that ticks many boxes: quick, easy, tasty and nutritious to name a few! New Zealand pork ticks these boxes and more.
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4 tasty dinners that make the most of your pantry staples
Check out 4 of our favourite recipes that use ingredients you probably have in the back of your cupboard!
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International Women's Day - Celebrating women in butchery - Maria Pio
Hear from our Butcherbassador Maria Pio who undertook a sea change from an accounting career to a life in butchery and why she loves what she does.
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5 romantic dinner for two ideas this Valentines Day
All Valentines are different so we've picked a recipe to suit all types!
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Our top 10 recipes of 2021 revealed
What was cooking in your kitchen last year? Here is the year that was on pork.co.nz – our most clicked recipes, counting down from 10 to 1!
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6 ways to support local this holiday season
2021 has undoubtedly been another challenging year for many...
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Top tips for reducing food waste this festive season
Throughout the silly season most of us buy, cook, create and consume huge amounts of food!...
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6 tips for combating chaos in the (Christmas) kitchen
We asked our readers how they managed to stay organised (and sane) in their Christmas kitchen.
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Picnicking with pork — 5 finger food faves
To help you organise your next picnic, we’ve put together 5 of our favourite finger food recipes.
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Myth busting pork — 4 common misconceptions explained
Here we bust four of the most common myths surrounding pork.
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